Trial Piece Worked on Both Sides
c. 1391–1353 BC
Maker Unknown
Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
Trial Piece Worked on Both Sides, c. 1391–1353 BC. Egypt, probably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III. Limestone; overall: 34.4 x 24 x 7 cm (13 9/16 x 9 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1920.1975.b Trial pieces were a necessity of this busy building period because new styles were continually introduced and rapid training of apprentices was needed.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Formatted Medium
- limestone
- Medium
- limestone
- Dimensions
- Overall: 34.4 x 24 x 7 cm (13 9/16 x 9 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
- Departments
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Accession Number
- 1920.1975.b
- Credit Line
- Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust
- Exhibitions
- Exhibition of the Month: Egypt
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 107 Egyptian
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